"MICROPLASTIC FREE - Formulation without microplastics" - The environmental seal of DURSOL®
Environmental protection and sustainability have always been very important to us and an integral part of our corporate culture. In order to live up to our responsibility towards the environment, we use a formulation without microplastics in the manufacture of our care products.
So that our customers can see at a glance that they are buying a microplastic-free cleaning product, we have created our "MICROPLASTIC FREE - formulation without microplastics" environmental seal. The associated symbol indicates to the buyer that there are no microplastics in our products.
A brief explanation - What is microplastic?
There iscurrentlyno legally binding or generally applicable definition of microplastics. Generally, plastic bodies that are smaller than 5 millimetres and are not water-soluble or biodegradable are referred to as microplastics.
In addition, the term microplasty is again divided into primary and secondary microplasty.
Primary microplastics are industrially produced particles or granulates that are already manufactured in their final form. Plastic granules are often used to manufacture plastic bottles. Other fine particles are added to care products such as peelings or toothpaste and provide shine or a pleasant skin feel.
Secondary microplastics, on the other hand, is created by the decay of macroplastics, i.e. larger pieces of plastic. Weather influences, such as sunrays or wind, as well as the wave motion of the sea, favour the decay of plastic bags or PET bottles, for example. Another source of secondary microplastics is the abrasion of tyres on our roads.
Why are we trying to avoid microplastics?
Larger plastic waste is known to be a problem for our environment, especially for all organisms living in the sea. For example, seals get caught in old fishing nets and drown, or turtles die in six-pack rings. The images are there for all to see. Another problem, no less large but often not visible to the human eye, is microplastics. Marine creatures that ingest microplastics show behavioural abnormalities, for example, or have high levels of inflammation in their bodies. Another problem with microplastics is that they bind toxins and absorb them like a sponge. These toxins then enter the organism of marine organisms, for example, with the food.
Via detours, microplasty also becomes a problem for humans. For example, if we consume fish, mussels or other seafood that has stored microplastics in its organism, it will also enter our body.
How does microplastic get into rivers, lakes or the sea?
The journey of microplastics into our rivers and oceans begins with private households. Through the consumption of products containing microplastics, the fine plastic bodies enter our wastewater treatment plants via the sewage systems. However, these cannot completely filter the microscopic particles out of the water cycle, so that a certain amount is ultimately washed into the sea or, before that, into rivers.
Secondary microplastics enter our oceans through incorrect disposal and careless behaviour and subsequent decomposition processes. The synthetic polymers are eaten there by marine organisms and ultimately cannot be removed from the environment. Microplastics have already been detected in seals, fish, mussels and other smaller organisms that ingest it passively or with their food.
Products without microplastics
It is not easy to see at first glance which products are free of microplastics. Even a look at the list of substances used does not always provide clarity. We have developed our seal of quality so that in future you can immediately recognise which products do not contain added microplastics in their formulation. We help you to buy sustainable products.
